Entry-Level Residential Housing Inspector

Nooksack Indian Tribe; Deming (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nooksack Indian Tribe is seeking an entry-level Residential Home Inspector to perform on-site inspections of tribal housing and to ensure compliance with tribal contracts, grant requirements, and building codes. The role supports health and safety, and coordinates with contractors and tribal officials.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, communicating necessary corrective actions, and conducting final inspections for occupancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, housing, or community development field.
• High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of home inspection experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections to ensure houses/buildings comply with building codes and tribal regulations.
• Verifies housing complaints and inspects violations; explains local/state/federal ordinances.
• Communicate changes to contract specifications and corrective actions with contractors.
• Prepare reports documenting inspections and changes required.
• Follow up to ensure corrective actions meet approval conditions.
• Investigate structural failures to determine cause and effect.
• Inspect housing for public health and life-safety concerns.
• Schedule, perform, and record inspections to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct final inspections before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Skills

HUD Regulations

Housing Standards

Field Inspection

Blueprint Reading

Code Enforcement

Electrical Code

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Housing

GED or 8 Years Experience

Equivalent Experience/Training

Job description

The Nooksack Indian Tribe is seeking an entry-level Residential Home Inspector to perform on-site inspections of tribal housing and to ensure compliance with tribal contracts, grant requirements, and building codes. The role supports health and safety, and coordinates with contractors and tribal officials.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, communicating necessary corrective actions, and conducting final inspections for occupancy.